Outback Outlook
May 10, 2023
UPCOMING CELEBRATIONS IN THE OUTBACK
We have many wonderful Celebrations of Learning and Completion Ceremonies coming up in the Outback! Our students are so excited about this and we know you are as well.
We are requesting that balloons, flowers, gifts, etc. not be brought to these events. If these items are brought to school, you will be asked to leave them in the front office while you attend the celebration/ceremony. You may collect your items when you exit the school.
For the Celebrations of Learning for ECSE-4th grade, school-aged siblings will not be allowed to be checked out to attend these celebrations. This includes junior high and high school siblings as well.
For the 5th Grade Completion Ceremony, high school siblings if accompanied by a parent and shows a student I.D. will be permitted to attend the 5th grade completion ceremony pending the student is on a modified school schedule and not missing class. Junior high students are still in session, therefore will not be allowed to attend.
Thank you for assistance in this matter. It is much appreciated.
You must have a Raptor badge to attend any of the end of year celebration events. If you would like a pre-printed badge please complete the appropriate Raptor form below. Please remember you must have had your license scanned into the Raptor system in order for you to receive a pre-printed badge. A picture identification will be required to receive your pre-printed badge at check-in on the day of the event.
ECSE Celebration of Learning Raptor RSVP - Monday, May 15 - 10:30 a.m.
Pre-K Celebration of Learning Raptor RSVP - Monday, May 15 - 2:00 p.m.
Kindergarten Celebration of Learning Raptor RSVP - Tuesday, May 16 - 2:00 p.m.
1st Grade Celebration of Learning Raptor RSVP - Wednesday, May 17 - 2:00 p.m.
2nd Grade Celebration of Learning Raptor RSVP - Thursday, May 18 - 2:00 p.m.
3rd Grade Celebration of Learning Raptor RSVP - Friday, May 19 - 2:00 p.m.
4th Grade Celebration of Learning Raptor RSVP - Monday, May 22 - 9:30 a.m.
5th Grade Completion Ceremony Raptor RSVP - Wednesday, May 24 - 1:30 p.m.
YEARBOOKS HAVE ARRIVED
All pre-ordered yearbooks have been distributed to students. If you did not pre-order a yearbook and would still like one, we do have additional copies available to purchase for $50 each. There are a limited number of extra yearbooks and they will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. Yearbooks can be purchased through the front office by sending payment with your student. Only exact cash or checks made out to OKE PTA will be accepted. Please mark any monies sent with your student with OKE PTA Yearbook and include your student's name and homeroom teacher.
GIFTED AND TALENTED SCREENING
SUMMER READING
Summer is an important time for students to practice reading. Research consistently shows that independent reading (reading students choose to do on their own) significantly influences students’ reading performance. The amount of free reading done outside of school positively relates to growth in vocabulary, reading comprehension, verbal fluency, and general information (Cullinan 2000). Katy ISD and the Fort Bend County Library system have provided resources to promote reading with your child this summer!
Katy ISD’s 2022 Summer Reading Program (for students entering grades K-5):
Need suggestions for summer reading ideas and activities? The KISD Elementary Librarians have compiled choice boards for all elementary-age students. Bring your completed choice board to the library when we return in August to earn a “Sweet Summer Reader” dog tag and scratch-and-sniff bookmark! You can access the choice boards using the following links:
For students entering kindergarten through 2nd grade:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XeRqtwyWOkY6v1kZeeK-f2ruOxXTC8bS/view?usp=share_link
For students entering grades 3-5:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EzdaRL-Of0i42RbsPzo_0-wghY3Itpof/view?usp=share_link
Fort Bend County Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge for Kids, Teens, and Adults:
The Fort Bend County Library system is offering special reading challenges to encourage summer reading for all ages. “All Together Now” is the theme for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.
The Summer Reading Challenge online registration will begin on Monday, May 29th and continue through Thursday, August 31st. Library programs and activities for children begin during the week of June 5th and continue through July 29th. You may register at any Fort Bend County library or you may register online by going to https://www.fortbend.lib.tx.us/ and clicking on the “SRC Sign-Up” image, which will become available on May 29th. When the online registration form has been completed, readers can record their books and reading time using the free Beanstack Tracker app (Apple App or Google Play Stores). Fort Bend County Libraries and the Summer Reading Challenge will appear as options when the program begins on May 29, 2023.
There is no charge to join the library’s summer reading program, and it is open to everyone, regardless of the county of residence.
The Cinco Ranch Public Library is located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd., Katy.
Texas 2x2 Reading Program at Kilpatrick (for students entering grades Pre-K-2):
Students may want to get a head start on the Texas 2x2 program by reading books from the current list: https://txla.org/tools-resources/reading-lists/2x2/current-list/.
At Kilpatrick, students who read five of these titles can receive a special 2x2 reading tag! Complete the Texas 2x2 Boot by coloring in the spaces that match the books you’ve read. When five spaces are colored, bring the form to the OKE library when we return to school and receive a “Texas 2x2” reading tag!
Texas Bluebonnet Award Program at Kilpatrick (for students entering grades 3-5):
Students can also get a head start on reading the current Texas Bluebonnet Award nominees: http://txla.org/TBA-nominees. Keep track of your progress using our school’s Texas Bluebonnet brochure. Students who read five of these titles can receive a special “Texas Bluebonnet Award” reading tag and are eligible to vote for their favorite title. Students who read at least eight of these titles will receive a personalized Bluebonnet Star Reader trophy!
Sora (Access in MyKaty Cloud):
Sora is a reading and listening app from OverDrive and Katy ISD. With Sora, students and staff can access a large collection of eBooks and audiobooks for independent, self-directed, or teacher-assigned reading. Login through MyKaty Cloud. Select “Katy ISD” and start reading! To access even more titles, you can link your account to the Fort Bend County Libraries by clicking on the three horizontal lines in the upper right-hand corner of your screen and selecting “Add a Public Library.” To apply for or renew a full-service library card, please visit any Fort Bend County Library location during business hours. You MUST provide one of the following forms for valid photo ID that is not expired:
· A valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID
· Passports from any country
· Any state driver license
If the photo ID does not include your current address, bring a separate document to validate this information (mail, utility bill, etc. from the last 30 days).
Wishing you a healthy, safe, and wonderful summer! As always, Happy Reading!
Mrs. Audelo, OKE Librarian
PBIS IN THE OUTBACK
Mrs. Hruska’s reading students had fun earning koala cash for becoming sentence surgeons!
LOVE & LOGIC TIP OF THE WEEK
Have you tried using small choices for children? Here are some examples:
Would you like milk or juice with dinner?
Do you want to take out the trash tonight or in the morning?
Do you want to wear your coat or carry it?
Sharing control through choices can be one of the most powerful techniques for avoiding power struggle with kids.
Want to know more about Love and Logic? Go to www.loveandlogic.com
PREKINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
HAVE YOU MOVED OR ARE YOU MOVING?
Please complete the form below by Friday, May 12, 2023 if either of the below statements apply to your child.
- Will your child/children will be attending an elementary school other than Kilpatrick Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year?
- Have you moved into a new home that is zoned to Kilpatrick Elementary? If so, please send an updated electric, gas, or water bill when prompted. Information provided in the form.
NURSE'S NOTES
Student Illnesses:
Students must be free of fever (less than 100.0 degrees F) for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications (such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen) before returning to school.
Students must be free of vomiting and/or diarrhea for 24 hours before returning to school, and must be tolerating meals without difficulty.
Please contact the clinic if your student has been diagnosed with a contagious condition (such as strep throat, Flu, Covid, pink eye, head lice, etc.)
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
KILPATRICK BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB
PULL TAB COLLECTION FOR RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
For more information on how this benefits the Ronald McDonald House, please click on the link below.
OKE BIRTHDAY MARQUEE REQUEST
Thursday, May 11
- Last Day for Lunch Visitors
- Rotation Day 3
- PTA Exec. Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m.
Friday, May 12
- Spirit Day
- Rotation Day 4
- 5th Grade JA in a Day
- Kinder Muffins & Make-overs - 9:30 a.m.
- 4th Grade Field Trip to OLC (Tritt, Tinnin, & Eller Homerooms)
Monday, May 15
- Rotation Day 1
- 3rd Grade JA in a Day
- 4th Grade Field Trip to OLC (Roberts, Brown, & Morris Homerooms)
- ECSE Celebration of Learning - 10:30 a.m.
- PreK Celebration of Learning - 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 16
- Rotation Day 2
- 4th Grade Field Trip to OLC (Gupta, Arnold, & Epstein Homerooms)
- Kinder Celebration of Learning - 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 17
- Rotation Day 3
- 1st Grade Celebration of Learning - 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 18
- Rotation Day 4
- Life Skills Celebration of Learning - 10:30 a.m.
- 2nd Grade Celebration of Learning - 2:00 p.m.
Friday, May 19
- Rotation Day 1
- 5th Grade Field Day - 9:30-11:30 a.m.
- 3rd Grade Celebration of Learning - 2:00 p.m.
OKE MAY CALENDAR
BDJH INCOMING 6TH GRADE PARENT NEWS
Please click on the link below to learn more info about upcoming events for incoming 6th grade students and parents.